Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX99

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was announced 10 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL202 scores against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 against the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and HX99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL202 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.